Job Description

Job Summary

Do you enjoy working in a detail-oriented team environment advancing community health and safety in the built environment? Are you a great communicator with an impeccable reputation for ethical public service?
Job Summary
Community Development values team members who are dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development. The successful Building Official is an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team that works seamlessly to deliver enterprise customer service, community safety and health - across program areas and in support of all program areas, including building and development codes.

for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

The first review of applications will be on August 14th, 2023.

Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!

• 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
• The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
• In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!

• Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren\'t traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
• You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!

• After 6 months of employment:
• The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
• The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:

• $83,800.81 to $125,700.63.
• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6 month probationary period, depending on starting salary and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
• Have benefits questions?

• Reach out to us anytime:

The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Bachelor\'s degree in planning, geography, public administration, Engineering, Architecture or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• 5 years of professional work experience in planning, geography, public administration, Engineering, Architecture or closely related field including at least 2 years of which are managerial or supervisory experience.

• Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. There is no substitute for the supervisory experience.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Special Requirements:

• The following certifications are required for this position:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Valid Oregon Driver\'s License and
• Oregon Building Official Certification or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Plans Examiner or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector,
• Oregon Residential Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector,

or

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Valid Oregon Driver\'s License and
• Oregon Building Official Certification or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Plans Examiner with Fire Life Safety or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d Level Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon Residential Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent,
• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent, * Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon Driver\'s License. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will bring experience working as a building official or similar role with a local government or other public agency.
• Will have outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, interpersonal and public facilitation.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Linda Ray, Administrative Specialist
Benton County Community Development
Telephone: (541) 766-6819

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county\'s 90,000 residents like to say they \xe2\x80\x9chave it all.\xe2\x80\x9d

Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County
How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages should include examples of your work experience that highlight qualifications for this position. Applications received without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete. Please attach them in the \xe2\x80\x9cResume / CV\xe2\x80\x9d section of the application.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the \xe2\x80\x9cMy Applications\xe2\x80\x9d section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans\' preference. For further information, please see the following website:

. NOTE: If claiming veterans\' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA. * Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security\'s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
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